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Trans fat is an unsaturated fatty acid with a double bond in the trans configuration. Trans fatty acids are created by the partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils to create a semisolid fat that is used for packaged baked and fried foods. Trans fats are typically found in breaded and fried foods...

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Before elective surgical procedures, a thorough preoperative medical evaluation by nonsurgical consultants (eg, internists, cardiologists, pulmonologists) may be necessary to help assess surgical risk. Such consultants may also help manage preexisting disease (eg, diabetes) and help prevent and...

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Reference values (intervals) for blood, urine, CSF, stool, and other fluids (eg, gastric acid) and commonly used panels are included. (N ote : The reference values provided in these tables should be used as guidelines only.) Reference values vary based on several factors, including the...

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Trans fat is an unsaturated fatty acid with a double bond in the trans configuration. Trans fatty acids are created by the partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils to create a semisolid fat that is used for packaged baked and fried foods. Trans fats are typically found in breaded and fried foods...
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